Ghana’s weak animal health system: Implications for human health and national development
Full story
Five people died in August 2026 in the Western Region of Ghana. They are suspected to have been bitten by a dog with rabies. Reports indicate that one rabid dog bit several people within the community. This event reflects issues with the animal health system in the country.
August 2026 saw the unfortunate passing of 5 individuals suspected to have been bitten by a rabid dog in the Western Region. Like in many similar cases across the country, one rabid dog was reported to have bitten several persons in the community, leading to this.